1998 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · S997 BHO
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 93,001 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S997 BHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 93,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S997 BHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Corolla (S997 BHO) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
S997 BHO Mileage History
- 29/10/202289,017 mi
- 28/10/202390,367 mi+1,350 mi
- 01/11/202491,647 mi+1,280 mi
- 24/10/202593,001 mi+1,354 mi
- 24/10/202593,001 mi
Average of roughly 1,333 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Corolla (E210)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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